1995 Fiat Panda vs. 1995 Volkswagen Gol
To start off, both 1995 Fiat Panda and 1995 Volkswagen Gol were released in the same year (1995). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 997 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Volkswagen Gol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Volkswagen Gol (49 HP) has 15 more horse power than 1995 Fiat Panda. (34 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Volkswagen Gol should accelerate faster than 1995 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Volkswagen Gol weights approximately 220 kg more than 1995 Fiat Panda. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1995 Volkswagen Gol (71 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Fiat Panda. (58 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 Volkswagen Gol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Fiat Panda | 1995 Volkswagen Gol | |
| Make | Fiat | Volkswagen |
| Model | Panda | Gol |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 769 cc | 997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 49 HP |
| Torque | 58 Nm | 71 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2480 mm |
